Zorawar light tank expected to be ready for user tests by April

The Zorawar light tank is currently undergoing development trials, and by April of this year, the DRDO hopes to turn it over to the Indian Army for additional testing. “Work on the light tank with its new engine has begun at the facilities of our development/production partner. By April of this year, the tank is anticipated to be handed over to the Indian Army after being towed for more than 100 kilometers, defense officials told the media. The Indian Army has instructed DRDO, in collaboration with Larsen and Toubro, to produce and supply 59 Zorawar light tanks. In a separate project, the Indian Army will organize a competition to purchase 295 more Zorawar light tanks, for which six to seven companies are submitting their light tank offerings. The Indian Army, which collaborates with private companies to develop cutting-edge weaponry, is completely supporting the massive initiative. The Indian Army is working on the Zorawar light tank project to increase its maneuverability and mobility in the Ladakh region, where the Chinese have also deployed a significant number of light tanks, according to them. Similar capabilities were suggested by the Indian Army as a means of countering Chinese threats. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently gave the project the go-ahead. The project to construct the 25-ton Zorawar light tank, which can move quickly and easily through the steep hilly terrain, is being worked on by DRDO and L&T. The project would be carried out as part of the Made in India campaign. (With agency inputs)